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Simply Ming Season 16 Episodes
Season 16 Episode Guide
26 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
Carla Hall
Sat, Oct 6, 201825 mins
This week on Simply Ming, uber-chef Carla Hall, co-host of the Emmy Award-winning television show The Chew, stops by to give a fresh take on a shrimp classic. Pulling from her Southern roots, Chef Hall creates a delicious Sea Island Shrimp with Grits while Ming cooks up a Shrimp and Squash Grit Tempura. One ingredient, two dishes, right here on Simply Ming.
Episode 2
Jacques Pepin
Sat, Oct 13, 201825 mins
This week on Simply Ming, legendary French chef Jacques Pepin joins Ming in the loft to cook with Sole and soul. Chef Pepin creates a fantastic Onion-Crusted Sole with Anchovy Butter and a Butternut Squash Saute, while Ming follows that with a Brown Butter Onion Glazed Sole with Creamy Zucchini "Risotto." It's fish two ways, on this episode of Simply Ming.
Episode 3
Rick Bayless
Sat, Oct 20, 201825 mins
This week on Simply Ming, seven-time James Beard Award-winning chef and longtime host of the PBS series, Mexico: One Plate at a Time, Rick Bayless stops by the loft kitchen to bring us back to his Mexican roots. Rick starts us off with a traditional Mexican Chilaquiles, while Ming puts a spin on nachos with his Crispy Rice Cake Chicken "Nachos."
Episode 4
Masaharu Morimoto
Sat, Oct 27, 201825 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto stops by the loft kitchen for a showdown. After a quick cucumber cutting challenge, these two amazing chefs cook up dueling versions of a traditional Japanese dish-Tonkatsu. While Iron Chef Morimoto doubles down and makes a traditional Deep-Fried Pork Cutlet Tonkatsu and his house Ramen, Ming counters that with a vegetarian version of Portobello Tonkatsu atop a fantastic House Rice.
Episode 5
Sara Moulton
Sat, Nov 3, 201825 mins
Chef Sara Moulton, a protegee of Julia Child and host of the PBS series Sara's Weeknight Meals, joins Ming in the kitchen to make some family comfort food. Sara slow cooks a flavorful Alsatian Onion Pie, and Ming follows with one of his Sunday night favorites - French Onion Apple Soup. All that and more, this week on Simply Ming.
Episode 6
Simon Majumdar
Sat, Nov 10, 201825 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Simon Majumdar, British author and TV personality, travels the world and makes a stop at Ming's loft kitchen to cook up chicken two ways. Simon makes his favorite Chicken Tikka Masala, while Ming shares a taste of his childhood with his Mom's Curry-Apple Chicken with House Rice. We're taking recipes from across the globe as well as the family cookbook, this week on Simply Ming.
Episode 7
Bryan Caswell
Sat, Nov 17, 201825 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Houston chef Bryan Caswell, joins us. Recognized by the James Beard Foundation, Food and Wine, and Bon Appetit as one of Texas's top chefs, Caswell barbecues a blackened Black SeaBass on the Half Shell with Swiss Chard and a Field Pea Saute. Next, Ming dishes up a Crispy Whole Black SeaBass. It's all happening this week on Simply Ming.
Episode 8
Sarah Grueneberg
Sat, Nov 24, 201825 mins
Michelin star and James Beard Award-winner, chef Sarah Grueneberg comes in from Chicago to join Ming in his loft kitchen. Sarah whips up a Tortelli Verdi, her restaurant Monteverde's signature dish, while Ming makes a Garlic Chive Wonton with a Double Ginger Chicken Broth. All that and more, this week on Simply Ming.
Episode 9
Ivan Orkin
Sat, Dec 1, 201825 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Chef Ivan Orkin, known as the American authority on all things ramen, joins Ming to make just that - ramen. Chef Orkin shows us how to make a simple 30- minute at-home version of Shoyu Ramen - a dish that typically takes three days to prepare in his restaurant. Ming then counters with a quick Vegetable Ramen. Making ramen simple and easy, two ways, right here on Simply Ming.
Episode 10
Billy Dec
Sat, Dec 8, 201823 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Emmy Award-winning actor, producer, and restaurateur Billy Dec joins Ming in the kitchen to share some flavors from his Philippines roots. Billy cooks up a classic Adobo Pork Belly Bao with oozing Fried Egg, while Ming follows with a vegetarian version of an Apple Tofu Bao. Asian comfort foods, two ways, right here on Simply Ming.
Episode 11
Akhtar Nawab
Sat, Dec 15, 201825 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Chef Akhtar Nawab, recently honored with the Bib Gourmand distinction from the 2018 Michelin Guide, stops by Ming's loft to cook with delectable mushrooms. Akhtar makes a hearty Mushroom Bolognese with homemade Ligurian Corzetti pasta, while Ming follows with Wok-Stirred Maitake Mushrooms atop a Scallion Noodle Cake. It's East meets West, meets Italy - with these mushroom dishes, this week on Simply Ming.
Episode 12
Ken Oringer
Sat, Dec 22, 201825 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Ming's longtime friend and James Beard Best Chef of the Northeast Ken Oringer, joins him in the loft to work with a New England staple - fresh oysters from off the shores of Massachusetts. Ken makes a mouthwatering Thai Sausage with Oyster Aioli and Ming rivals that with Butter Poached Oysters with Lapchong Salsa. It's oysters two ways, this week on Simply Ming.
Episode 13
Joanne Chang
Sat, Dec 29, 201825 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Joanne Chang, the mastermind behind Boston's wildly popular Flour bakery shops, stops in for a day of desserts. Joanne makes an amazing Passion Fruit and Raspberry Pavlova, while Ming follows up with a light, delectable, and dairy-free Isle Flottante or "floating island." Get that sweet tooth ready for this week's episode of Simply Ming.
Episode 14
Jay Hajj
Sat, Jan 5, 201925 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Boston chef Jay Hajj swings by to cook up some savory tastes from the Middle East. Chef Hajj prepares three different kinds of Lebanese flatbread called Manakish, each with a delicious and unique topping. Ming follows that with a savory Japanese pancake called Okonomiyaki and tops it with ground lamb. This week we are moving across the globe, right here at home, on this episode of Simply Ming.
Episode 15
On the Road -- Cologne
Sat, Jan 12, 201925 mins
This week, Ming's on the road in beautiful Cologne, Germany. After a quick visit to the spectacular Cologne Cathedral, Ming heads over to Wurst Case Szenario Restaurant to meet up with Chef Rene Stessl, who shows Ming how to makes Liver Sausages. Then they cook up a storm, as Chef Stessl makes an Austrian Blutwurst with Potato hash dish, and Ming follows with a Spicy Sausage Fried Rice.
Episode 16
On the Road -- Amsterdam
Sat, Jan 19, 201925 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Chef Rudolph van Veen joins Ming in beautiful downtown Amsterdam to taste some fantastic Indonesian food and cook up some incredible Indonesian desserts. Chef Ming makes a delicious Ginger Mango and Pineapple Galette while Chef van Veen whips up a traditional Indonesian Spekkoek cake. It's all right here on Simply Ming.
Episode 17
On the Road -- Strasbourg
Sat, Jan 26, 201925 mins
This week on Simply Ming, we're traveling to Strasbourg, France. Ming adventures into the beautiful area of Petite France to learn how traditional gingerbread is made. He then meets up to cook with Chef Romain Chassignet. who makes a traditional Choucroute Royale Garnie with Bacon and Pork Liver, while Ming cooks up a Szechwan Wok-Stirred Cabbage. All that and more this week on Simply Ming.
Episode 18
On the Road -- Amsterdam II
Sat, Feb 2, 201925 mins
This week Simply Ming heads to Amsterdam to cook with pickles from one of the best pickle makers in Amsterdam - Kesbeke Fine Pickles. Then Ming cooks alongside Michelin-star rated Chef Ron Blaauw. Chef Blaauw cooks up Smoked Eel with Brioche, Egg Salad, and Amsterdam Pickles, while Ming makes Tempura Beer-Battered Anchovies, Pickles, and Lemons.
Episode 19
On the Road -- Wines of the Rhine
Sat, Feb 9, 201925 mins
On this episode of Simply Ming, Ming travels to Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany for some wine, brandy, and local char. Heading up over the vineyards via gondola, Ming explores the flavors of Rudesheim and later meets Chef Fritz Pilcher to cook some local char. Chef Pilcher makes Potato Fritters with River Char Tartar, Garden Greens, Lemon Dip, and Caviar Vinaigrette while Ming makes a Crispy Arctic Char with a Foie Gras Brandy Sauce and Cauliflower Rice. All that and more this week on Simply Ming.
Episode 20
On the Road -- Heidelberg
Sat, Feb 16, 201925 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Ming heads to Heidelberg, Germany to cook with Michelin-star Chef Mario Sauer. After a quick trip to the farmers market, Ming joins Chef Sauer in the kitchen to cook up Kohlrabi with Wild Herbs and Chanterelle Vinaigrette, and then a Panko-Crusted Eggplant with Asian Ratatouille. Ming then makes a quick stop for some legendary chocolates called the Heidelberg Student's Kiss.
Episode 21
On the Road -- Riquewihr
Sat, Feb 23, 201924 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Ming travels to the small picturesque town of Riquewihr, France to learn how macaroons are made and then picks up some local wine and spatzle to add to his dish. Later, Chef Dhanyanto "Danny" Darmawan makes Spicy Indonesian Pork Knuckles and Ming cooks up Ginger-Soy Braised Pork Knuckles with Spicy Spatzle.
Episode 22
On the Road -- Hudson Valley
Sat, Mar 2, 201925 mins
This week, Chef Ming is surrounded by apples as he goes to upstate New York to experience the captivating Hudson Valley. After visiting a traditional cider orchard, Ming meets up with the pioneer of Hudson Farm to Table Cooking, Chef Ric Orlando. In the kitchen, they'll cook up a Potato Salad with Apple Chutney and Goat Cheese, and a Ground Pork and Wonton Soup with Apple Noodles. It's all happening this week, on Simply Ming.
Episode 23
Jamie Bissonnette
Sat, Mar 9, 201925 mins
This week on Simply Ming, James Beard Award-winning chef Jamie Bissonnette comes back to the loft kitchen to saute Stroganoff two ways. Chef Bissonnette cooks up a Chili Beef Stroganoff that will make your taste buds water. Ming counters that with a vegetarian Tofu Stroganoff that is delicious and healthy. All that and more, this week on Simply Ming.
Episode 24
Michael Schlow
Sat, Mar 16, 201925 mins
This week on Simply Ming, crustaceans are taking over. Chef Michael Schlow, named the Best Chef of the Northeast by the James Beard Foundation, joins Ming to cook with shrimp. Chef Schlow makes a fantastic Spicy Shrimp with Calabrian Chiles, Pastina and Green Vegetables, while Ming follows that with a colorful and mouth-watering Shrimp, Mango, and Watercress Stir-Fry.
Episode 25
Jacques Pepin Special Episode
Sat, Mar 23, 201925 mins
On this special edition of Simply Ming, Chef Jacques Pepin joins Ming in the kitchen for a cook- a-thon in honor of their dear friend Anthony Bourdain. In a real-time 30-minutes cook-off, both talented chefs go head-to-head to choose ingredients and make some incredible dishes, Iron Chef style. From red snapper sashimi to a whole roasted red snapper - pork scaloppini to ratatouille - and an incredible banana crepe flambe with rum as only Jacques can make it. They're cooking from the heart for this special episode of Simply Ming.
Episode 26
Fatima Ali
Sat, Mar 30, 201925 mins
This week on Simply Ming, Top Chef alum Fatima Ali joins us for some healthy cooking and eating. The main ingredient for their two dishes is chickpeas. Chef Ali makes a Mustard Seed Shrimp with Chickpea "Chaat" Salad, while Ming cooks up a Chickpea Tofu Curry Stew. It's all right here, cooking at home, on this episode of Simply Ming.
